The Zach Lowe Show

The Zach Lowe Show

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Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations and game breakdowns. Plus guests, including his friends covering the league and some of the biggest names shaping it. Episodes weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Knicks Up 2-0! Plus, Spurs Even the Series, Lottery Thoughts, and Fake Trades!
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss why the Knicks need to be worried about OG Anunoby’s injury even though they're up 2-0. Then, they break down the adjustments the Spurs made in Game 2 before quickly previewing the Thursday-night games. Finally, they cover the three biggest offseason story lines to watch. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:07) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (4:25) OG Anunoby’s injury is the most important thing from Game 2 (19:04) Philly played well even without Joel Embiid (25:10) The Spurs dominated the Timberwolves to even the...
Published: May 7, 2026Duration: 1h 38m 27s
Timberwolves Steal Game 1, Knicks Roll, and Semifinals Preview!
Zach is joined by Tim Legler to break down how the Timberwolves were able to go into San Antonio and steal Game 1. Then, they discuss what has led to the Knicks' recent dominance, whether the Lakers stand a chance against the Thunder, and share their keys for Cleveland-Detroit. Finally, Zach closes the show by reacting to the biggest news around the league. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:22) Tim Legler joins the show! (4:21) Thoughts on the Spurs not calling a time-out (17:57) Fox had a terrible game (27:57) Should the Spurs...
Published: May 5, 2026Duration: 1h 30m 40s
Sixers Advance! Embiid’s Dominance, Mazzulla Questions, and Knicks Preview.
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to react to the 76ers beating the Celtics in game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They discuss the dominance of Embiid and Maxey, Mazzula’s confounding coaching performance, and preview Knicks-76ers. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:41) Michael Pina joins the show! (5:08) This is one of the most impressive performances of Embiid’s career (9:22) The series started to shift in game 3 (15:34) Joe Mazzulla made some questionable decisions tonight (25:02) Early thoughts on Knicks-Sixers Host: Zach Lowe Gue...
Published: May 3, 2026Duration: 36m 30s
Can Houston Complete the Historic Comeback? Plus, Game 6 Previews, and Lottery Reform
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss how worried the Lakers should be about blowing their 3-0 lead. Then, they preview the Thursday night Game 6s before breaking down the Cavs and Pistons recent wins. Finally, they share their thoughts on lottery reform and what the Trail Blazers offseason might look like. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:05) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (4:08) Lakers are in real danger of blowing this 3-0 lead (19:26) Can Embiid prove he’s a force again? (23:43) KAT has been dominant and can put th...
Published: Apr 30, 2026Duration: 1h 39m 8s
Next Steps for Denver? Plus, Reaves’s Return, and Pistons on the Brink!
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss what Austin Reaves’s return would mean for the Lakers. Then, they ponder what’s next for the Rockets, if the Nuggets' championship window is coming to an end, and how the Pistons can come back against the Magic. Finally, they break down who has the edge in TOR-CLE and close the show by sharing two winners and two losers of the postseason so far. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:21) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (7:04) Austin Reaves optimistic to return for Game 5 (10:42) If t...
Published: Apr 28, 2026Duration: 1h 36m 23s
Jalen Williams's and Wemby’s Injuries, Game 3 Previews, and Mets Corner!
Zach is joined by Steve Jones Jr. to dive into the NBA playoffs and share which teams have the edge in their series. Then, Shea Serrano comes on to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s injury and what basketball means to him. Finally, Sean Fennessey joins for a somber edition of Mets Corner. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:20) Steve Jones Jr. joins the show! (4:03) When do the Thunder need Jalen Williams back? (7:48) Was the officiating as bad as Devin Booker says? (15:04) If you like offense, Detroit-Orlando is not the series fo...
Published: Apr 23, 2026Duration: 2h 4m 43s
Timberwolves Steal Game 2, and CJ McCollum’s Heel Turn
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to quickly preview Tuesday night’s games before doing a deep dive on all the remaining series. Finally, they close the show by discussing what comes next for Billy Donovan after stepping down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, and other news and notes around the league. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:26) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (3:39) Which game tonight are you most interested in? (6:42) Denver-Minnesota game 2 was a thriller (19:48) Jaden McDaniels says the Nuggets are all bad defenders (27:07) Kn...
Published: Apr 21, 2026Duration: 1h 36m 16s
The NBA Playoff Preview Guide With Kirk Goldsberry
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham gaining postseason awards eligibility and recap the play-in games and predict winners for the final playoff spots. Then, they go through each set playoff series and rank them in terms of watchability. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:12) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (10:58) Luka and Cade ruled eligible for postseason awards (17:22) Biggest crisis among play-in losers? (21:47) Warriors-Suns preview (26:14) Hornets-Magic preview (31:38) Ranking playoff series by watchability, starting with MIN-DEN <...
Published: Apr 16, 2026Duration: 1h 37m 23s
Denver Live Show With Tim Hardaway Jr. Plus, Zach’s Full Awards Picks.
Zach is joined by Chris Ryan and Adam Mares to run through the final day of the season, dive into play-in predictions, and debate which first-round matchups matter most. There’s plenty of Nuggets talk, including how this team stacks up historically, what to expect against Minnesota, and why Nikola Jokic continues to redefine dominance. Later, Tim Hardaway Jr. hits the stage to talk about his time in Denver, playing alongside Jokic, stepping up when it mattered most, and key moments from the season.(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(2:09) Zach gives out his award winners(20:15) Al...
Published: Apr 14, 2026Duration: 1h 51m 35s
Playoff Preview, Awards Picks, and Tanking Fixes With Stan Van Gundy
Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to preview the upcoming playoff matchups, hand out some awards, and discuss how to fix tanking. Plus, they debate whether James Harden or Dwyane Wade had the better career and discuss how their Finals picks have evolved as the season has gone on. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:09) Stan Van Gundy joins the show! (7:33) What playoff series that isn’t set yet is the most interesting? (15:46) What did we learn from SA-DEN? (26:26) Stan’s award picks (38:08) Cooper Flagg has take...
Published: Apr 9, 2026Duration: 1h 17m 15s
Luka and Wemby Injured! Awards and Western Conference Playoffs Impact.
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss how Victor Wembanyama's and Luka Doncic’s injuries affect postseason awards and the Western Conference playoffs. Plus, they dissect what’s gone wrong in Chicago, dive into the Bucks-Giannis dysfunction, and compare their all-rookie teams. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:09) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (3:14) Victor Wembanyama leaves game with bruised rib (11:37) All-defense team picks (18:48) All-NBA team picks (38:21) No timetable for Luka’s return (43:27) How to navigate the Western Conference playoffs (54:22) Inside the Bucks and Gi...
Published: Apr 7, 2026Duration: 1h 35m 4s
Eastern Conference Deep Dive and Bam’s 83 Points With Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to break down the East and share their picks for most improved player. Then, Jaime Jaquez Jr. comes on to discuss his improvement, Jimmy Butler leaving, and being part of Bam’s historic night. Finally, Sean Fennessey joins for the first Mets Corner of the season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:21) Michael Pina joins the show! (4:31) Jaylen Brown continues to impress (12:50) Jalen Duren feels like a lock for All-NBA (18:30) What is our Cavscon level at? (24:03) Are the Knicks just a we...
Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 2h 1m 35s
Player Combos to Watch Down the Stretch, Playoff Races, and Awards Talk!
Zach is joined by Wosny Lambre to reveal his most interesting player combos and lineups to watch at the end of the season. Then, Zach shares his Random Thoughts on the NBA! Finally, Zach and Wos discuss which playoff races are the most exciting to watch and debate which awards are already locked up. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:45) Wosny Lambre joins the show! (4:04) Lineups and player combos we most want to see (15:38) Tatum and Brown continue to jell (20:20) The Nuggets' defense is terrible (37:00) Zach’s Ra...
Published: Mar 31, 2026Duration: 1h 32m 40s
Celtics Top Thunder and Wemby’s Brilliance With Brian Scalabrine. Plus, Moussa Diabaté on the Upstart Hornets.
Zach is joined by Brian Scalabrine to recap the Celtics' win over the Thunder. Then, they discuss how close Wemby is to being the best in the league before sorting through the middle of the Eastern Conference. Then, Moussa Diabaté joins to talk about his nickname, LaMelo Ball, and what the future holds for the Hornets. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:20) Brian Scalabrine joins the show! (3:19) Thoughts on OKC-BOS (17:50) Do the Thunder need to tighten their rotation (20:47) MVP thoughts (31:18) Let’s talk about the Knicks defense ...
Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 1h 38m 12s
NBA All-Rookie Picks, Best Player in the League, and Sweet 16 Preview
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss the biggest stories around the league, including Jalen Williams's return and who they believe should win the MVP. Then, they try to make sense of a messy East before revealing their All-Rookie selections. Finally, Tate Frazier comes on to preview all eight Sweet 16 matchups. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:10) Mo Dakhil joins the show (3:00) Jalen Williams returns (13:48) Lakers' win streak comes to an end (23:44) MVP race preview (33:28) Can we make sense of the East? (50:03) All-Rookie team...
Published: Mar 24, 2026Duration: 1h 36m 11s
Can the Pistons Survive Without Cade? Plus, Lakers and Luka Surge!
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to the news that Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung. Then, they rail against the 65-game requirement to make an All-NBA team before discussing Boston’s threat in the East, what will happen with Giannis, and the contenders in the West. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:24) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (4:15) The Pistons are suddenly vulnerable (8:32) The 65-game rule is stupid (24:46) Boston scares me in the Eastern Conference (29:50) Giannis and Bucks at odds (39:44) Lakers have been gr...
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 1h 32m 46s
Crazy Knicks Moment Draft and Knicks Hate Index With Sam Morril Live From New York!
Live from New York, it’s The Zach Lowe Show! Zach starts the show by explaining why New York is so special to him (0:00). Then, Howard Beck comes on for a look at the Eastern Conference (5:25) before David Jacoby joins to draft the craziest moments in Knicks history (22:41). Finally, comedian Sam Morril reveals the teams and players he absolutely hates as a Knicks fan (1:04:14). Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Howard Beck, David Jacoby, and Sam Morril Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto #ULTRACourtside could get yo...
Published: Mar 17, 2026Duration: 1h 30m 30s
SGA and Bam’s Record Breaking Nights!
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to break down SGA passing Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record before sharing their thoughts on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night. Then, they discuss how the Lakers have looked recently before pivoting to the east. Next, Jon Krawczynski comes on to talk all things Timberwolves and reveal whether he thinks they can right the ship. Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Rob Mahoney and Jon Krawczynski Producers: Mike Wargon, Tony Stefanelli, Nick Kosut, and Oscar De La Luz Social: Keith Fujimoto This episode is presented by S...
Published: Mar 13, 2026Duration: 1h 40m 55s
Is SGA the Best Player in the League? Plus, Tatum’s Return and All-Defensive Team Picks.
Zach is joined by John Hollinger to discuss whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has surpassed Nikola Jokic as the league’s best player. Then, they cover Jayson Tatum’s return and reveal their All-Defensive teams. Next, Zach share random thoughts from around the league before Nick Friedell comes on to break down this season for the Warriors, the Jonathan Kuminga split, and what comes next. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:36) John Hollinger joins the show! (4:16) Did SGA cement his MVP case last night? (21:32) Tatum is back! (35:42) All-Defensive teams (49:22) Why...
Published: Mar 10, 2026Duration: 1h 42m 18s
Jayson Tatum is Back! Plus, the Players We Love to Watch and a Raptors Check-In.
Zach is joined by Chris Ryan to react to the news that Jayson Tatum may be ready to return. Then, they draft the players they love and hate to watch and share their thoughts on Luke Kornet vs. Magic City. Next, voice of the Raptors Jack Armstrong comes on to discuss the Raptors since their title win and what the future holds for this year’s team. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:27) Chris Ryan joins the show! (3:02) Jayson Tatum is nearly back (9:11) Drafting players we love to watch (48:21) Dr...
Published: Mar 5, 2026Duration: 1h 45m 2s